7 rail passes to destinations where mothers are praised When May comes along, we take the opportunity to praise a very important person in our lives, our mothers. Mother’s Day is a tradition that’s celebrated all around the world, with different countries showing their love and appreciation sometimes in very unique ways. We’ll highlight traditions from 7...Read More
Choose from 4 rail passes to travel the Land Down Under From the eastern coastlines of Queensland and New South Wales to the vast Outback, Australia offers many exotic landscapes to explore. With 4 great rail passes to choose from, you can be sure there’s one to the region of your choice. Queensland Coastal Pass The Queensland Coastal...Read More
Australia is known for its amazing panoramic views and epic rail journeys. A great way to discover the Australian landscape and visit some of its most famous cities is with the Rail Explorer Pass which lets you travel on 3 of Australia’s great train journeys: The Overland, Indian Pacific and The Ghan. The Ghan A legendary train said...Read More
As winter approaches, why not head to Australia, where the sun shines brightest from December to February? To make your winter getaway complete, enter our latest contest for a chance to win 2 Rail Explorer Passes in Red Service so you can experience famous Australian Rail Journeys including the Ghan between Adelaide and Darwin, via Alice Springs,...Read More
Travel Diary Part 3: The XPT and The Sunlander Day 7: Fly to Sydney On day 7, I took a plane from Adelaide to Sydney and then continued onto Brisbane traveling on CountryLink’s XPT night train. The Sydney station is quite lovely. It’s also a very big and busy station with its own Rail Heritage...Read More
Travel Diary Part 2: A journey on The Ghan Day 3: First stop in Katherine On my third day, I got up early and got picked up at my hotel by a bus en route to the station where I would board The Ghan. The bus driver, I remember, had this typical Australian sense of humor....Read More
Travel Diary Part 1: Australia: Here I am Day 1: Welcome to Sydney As soon as I came out of the terminal, the first thing I saw was a “Welcome to Sydney” sign. It’s a little bit offsetting to go that far and think you’re in another world yet still find people who speak English...Read More
12 days, 3 trains and one unforgettable trip to Australia. Early this year, ACP Rail’s Andrew Hannan had the chance to fly halfway across the globe and try the much loved Australian trains, an experience, he says, that exceeded his wildest expectations. “I’ve been working in the rail holiday industry for years now and have...Read More
Use coupon code: AUSRAIL25 Here is some great news for the explorers among you! Save $25* when you purchase an Ausrail pass using the coupon code AUSRAIL25, valid until October 31, 2012 inclusively. Australia is known for its unique rail system and train routes which span vast open spaces of wildlife and inspiring landscapes. The Ausrail...Read More
Journey through Australia’s Outback Imagine stepping aboard one of the world’s great train journeys: The Ghan. Traveling from Darwin to Adelaide (or vice versa), via Alice Springs you have the opportunity to see Australia’s tropical Top End and Red Centre, all with spectacular views of the passing landscapes from the comfort of your seat. The...Read More
